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Monday, 9 July 2012

Hadleigh Farm - Venue 9

Just the 10 miles to the venue and then the 10 miles back - a little 20 mile outing. A cycle path all the way to Hadleigh was, in fact a cycle path alongside the A127 main dual carriageway from somewhere to somewhere else. The cycling was horrid and initially damp and drizzly.

We had a date with a photographer. Jake had another broken gear cable. Guess where we met up with the photographer. Rayleigh have a Halfords, so that's where we met! The pedal got fixed too.

Off to Hadleigh in the dry. Salvation Army run farm, rare breeds centre, training centre and cafe - great views over the River Thames.

Hadleigh Castle overlooking Thames

Towards Canvey Island

Our contact, as has often been the case, was not there today. We managed to sweet talk her assistants into a quick photo across the farm to the Mountain Bike course.

A good grin considering he didn't want to take off his jacket

Taxi!

We returned via Sainsbury's to get salad (yep, green stuff) for supper and gave ourselves an hour off 'paperwork' to watch 'Wiggo' win his first ever Tour de France stage - more cycling!

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Mission Statement

Team BikewithJake are undertaking this huge challenge of big distances, giant hills, unseasonal weather, amazing venues, great schools and fantastic people because we want to raise money for Action for Children and Access Sport.

Jake understands just what a difference support for vulnerable children can make and loves the fact that Action for Children works with families, fostered and adopted children to help them realise their potential.

After watching the Beijing Olympics and loving the cycling, Jake got involved in a sport that has changed his life. He has met lots of people, done lots of different sports and had some amazing experiences thanks to sport. This is why Access Sport is a really important charity for him because it gives children an opportunity to have fun, make friends and give them something positive.